Prediction: Ipswich Town vs Arsenal

Turning their attention to EFL Cup duties on Tuesday night, Arsenal will travel to Portman Road when they meet Ipswich.

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Verdict: Arsenal win & Both teams to score

Ipswich Town

Starting with the hosts, while many might have been shocked over the summer following Gary O’Neil’s arrival at Portman Road, Ipswich appear to be enjoying life under the former Wolves boss. Marking their Premier League return with a 2-1 victory against Europa League outfit Sunderland on August 22nd, the Blues should find the mood in their camp at a high. Eventually clinching what was a rollercoaster 3-2 win away at Sunderland over the weekend, O’Neil’s men find themselves sat in the top-half of the Premier League standings. However, despite extending on their EFL Cup adventure last month as they secured a 3-1 victory against Leicester, Ipswich are searching for some welcomed defensive grit. Signing off August with a 5-2 defeat away at Manchester United, Tuesday’s hosts have shipped 11 goals in their first five matchups across all competitions.

Still sidelined with a knee injury and yet to make a maiden appearance this season, Ipswich will once again be without Irish midfielder Jack Taylor on Tuesday night. Eventually staying put in Norfolk following intense speculation over a summer move away, one-time Aston Villa youngster Jaden Philogene will get some more minutes under his belt.

Coming off the bench and bagging a dramatic late winner away at Crystal Palace over the weekend, Deadline Day recruit and ex-Burnley striker Zion Flemming should make his full Ipswich debut at Portman Road.

As for the visitors, making real history last season as they secured a first Premier League crown since way back in 2004, Arsenal have firmly cemented their spot as England’s ultimate poster boys. Once again almost universally regarded as the standout contender to defend their domestic title, Mikel Arteta’s superstar squad have received a fearsome reputation from across the continent. Putting in another rugged display over the weekend as they claimed a 2-0 victory away at Sunderland, the Gunners have their sights set on completing an iconic silverware sweep this year. Getting their Champions League adventure underway with a late 1-0 win against Italian heavyweights Napoli last week, Arsenal have won all of their first six competitive appearances across all competitions. It should also be highlighted, Arteta’s side stormed their way to a 4-0 romp when they last travelled to Portman Road back in April 2025.

Both still dealing with respective injury issues, Arsenal will once again be without the defensive duo of William Saliba and Cristhian Mosquera on Tuesday night. However, making a first appearance of the season away at Sunderland on Saturday night, Dutch international Jurrien Timber will get some more minutes under his belt.

Coming off the bench and bagging a maiden Arsenal strike at the Stadium of Light, big-money summer recruit Bruno Guimaraes should start in the middle of the park. Likewise, crowned as a World Cup-winner in North America back in July, Martin Zubimendi should make a first start of the season.

Ipswich Town vs Arsenal Key Factors to Consider

• When Ipswich and Arsenal last met at Portman Road back in April 2025, the Gunners stormed their way to a dominant 4-0 victory.
• Arsenal have won all of their first six competitive appearances across all competitions by an aggregate score of 12-1.
• The Gunners have suffered just a sole competitive defeat at Portman Road since back in 1984.
• Ipswich have shipped 11 goals in their first five matchups across all competitions.
• Likewise, the Trotters have recorded just a single clean sheet in front of their own supporters since the start of March.

While Ipswich might remarkably find themselves scrapping it out in the top-half of the Premier League table, Tuesday’s hosts will be more than aware that they face a monumental challenge here. Hit with a routine 4-0 drumming when they last welcomed Arsenal to Norfolk for a top-flight showdown back in April 2025, the Gunners will be seeking a repeat performance in midweek. Flying out of the traps since opening up the 2026/27 campaign and winning all of their first six matchups across all competitions by an aggregate score of 12-1, we are backing Arsenal to extend on their EFL Cup adventure at Portman Road.

Verdict: Arsenal win & Both teams to score

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